Garland, TX vs North Myrtle Beach, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.9). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.7 min). Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 243,470 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Garland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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D
66.6 Score
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,524
Population
20,303
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$69,792
Southeast
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